S.O.D> "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden
7/29/2015 Inspired by Lord Tennyson's poem of the same name, this heavy metal classic boosts perhaps the most memorable riff from guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith. It was written by the band's bassist and founding member Steve Harris, released in 1983 and remastered in 2005. Charting well in 12 countries, it still receives generous airplay to this day. The tune reflects the 1854 Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War and the Charge of the Light Brigade. Because of this and lead singer Bruce Dickinson's attire during performances, it has been met with much controversy which is too boring to go into.
During the troubles in Northern Ireland, 1968–1998, a loyalist paramilitary group called the Ulster Freedom Fighters used Iron Maiden's symbol of Eddie the Head as their unofficial mascot.
The British metal group is on their 40th year of performing with more than 85 million records sold making them one of the most successful bands ever with little or no radio or television support. They have made 37 albums and have won more than 30 awards. With the return of lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith in 1999, the band has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Their studio album "The Final Frontier" released in 2010 ranked at #1 in 28 countries.